Flash Hider = Works

[JCooperfan1911]

Went out to the desert last night and to test a new flash hider on my AK-47. I started with just a normal thread protector nut. Load was Barnaul 125 grain 7.62x39mm FMJ ball. Soccer ball sized bright yellow muzzle bursts. Very impressive!

But in a defensive scenario, those huge flashes can give away the shooter’s position and can blind oneself in the dark. I have been hunting for a flash hider that wouldn’t add a ton of length or weight to the end of the rifle in order to keep the gun short and handy. I decided to order this AIMR flash hider from JMac Customs.



Looks cool but I was wondering how it worked. Well it worked amazing. I had no idea flash hiders worked so well but it took the huge flash down to a barely noticeable orange flicker. Super impressed. It also helps protect the muzzle nicely. Just thought I’d share.

-JCF

 

[sarduy]

Very good indeed, Aks and AR don’t kick much and benefit greatly from a flash hider more they do a compensator specially in SBR/Pistols

 

[I6turbo]

Interesting. I wonder how they work? It doesn't look like those simple little things could make so much difference in the flash.

 

[Riomouse911]

You bet they work!

14.5” AR 15 indoors, Surefire silencer mount with the silencer off:



A 18.5” Mini-14 outdoors with no muzzle device:



It’s amazing how those little pieces of metal can divert and deflect so much energy.

Stay safe.